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Istria County, Administrative region in western Croatia.

The county covers most of the Istrian peninsula, featuring 2,813 square kilometers of diverse landscapes between the Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf.

The region derives its name from the Histri tribes who resisted Roman expansion during antiquity before becoming part of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna.

The territory maintains Croatian and Italian as official languages, reflecting its historical heritage through numerous festivals and traditional celebrations throughout the year.

The region consists of 41 local government units, including 10 towns and 31 municipalities, with its administrative center located in Pazin.

The local agricultural sector produces internationally recognized olive oil and wines, with Malvasia and Teran grape varieties growing in mineral-rich soil.

Location: Croatia

Capital city: Pazin

Shares border with: Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Website: http://istra-istria.hr

GPS coordinates: 45.23917,13.93861

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00

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